Anna Lehew Kelley

Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions

LCSW West Virginia

Experience: 12 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Anna

Anna Lehew Kelley offers supportive, collaborative care for adults and clients seeking relief from stress, anxiety, relationship strain, addiction, grief, and other life disruptions.

Background and approach

She emphasizes a nonjudgmental stance and partners with clients to uncover underlying patterns that contribute to current difficulties, then helps develop practical strategies for moving forward. With a Master of Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh (2014) and 12 years of clinical experience, Anna is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in West Virginia and Ohio.

Her background includes trauma-informed work, addiction treatment, and family systems approaches, and she uses evidence-based methods to help clients change problematic thinking and build behavioral skills for managing emotional distress. Anna blends several therapeutic frameworks to tailor care to each person's needs, drawing on cognitive behavioral ideas alongside attachment-focused and client-centered practices.

She also has training in EMDR and other trauma-focused interventions, which she integrates when appropriate to address post-traumatic stress and related concerns. Her practice centers on collaboration, practical skill-building, and helping clients identify meaningful next steps.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Anna often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and behaving; CBT is practical and is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore relational patterns and how early connections influence present-day interactions, which can help with relationship difficulties and family dynamics. When trauma-related symptoms are present, she may incorporate EMDR elements to address distressing memories and reduce their emotional impact.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and she works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best. Treatment plans are shaped by the client's goals, current needs, and preferences, with adjustments made over time as progress is observed.

Online therapy with this practice is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels with technology. These formats make it easier to maintain ongoing care from home or work and to access licensed professionals without geographic constraints.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, parenting, anger, self esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is nonjudgmental and collaborative, combining client-centered support with practical skills training to help change unhelpful thinking and behaviors.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 12 years of experience and a Master of Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh, with training in trauma-informed and evidence-based methods.

What credentials and locations are listed?

She is an LCSW with licensure details OR LCSW L16001 and TN LCSW 9637 and practices in West Virginia.

Does she provide services in other languages or internationally?

She offers services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How is cost handled for therapy with her?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Depression

Also works with

Addictions GriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem Coping with life changes ADHD

Additional focus areas

Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFirst responder issuesInfidelityLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPost-traumatic stressYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

West Virginia, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee

Languages

English